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Thu, 08 Sep 2016 08:00:16 +0000http://www.organicauthority.com/?p=51793You’ve got your routine, but have you divvied your daily activities according to your body’s built-in body clock (aka circadian rhythm)? These rhythms mean there are peak times to perform many of your daily activities. See how your schedule stacks up against research and whether or not you need to alter the timing of any of […]

These rhythms mean there are peak times to perform many of your daily activities. See how your schedule stacks up against research and whether or not you need to alter the timing of any of these daily tasks.

According to your body block, this is the best time in the day to:

1. Go Outdoors

You may have already guessed it, but it’s best to enjoy the outdoors in the morning! The eye’s photosensitive cells help to lure you out of bed in the morning, and exposure to morning sunlight helps to raise the body’s temperature to normal as well as improve cognition. Take a walk outdoors in the morning and get your day off to a healthy and happy start.

2. Drink Coffee

Many of us can’t function properly without our morning Joe, so it comes as a surprise that the morning is actually the worst time to drink coffee. Say, what?! Don’t blame me, blame science! In the morning, the body’s cortisol levels are high. Cortisol is a hormone that regulates stress and blood glucose levels. When you consume coffee in the morning, the caffeine interferes with the body’s cortisol production. Not producing as much cortisol as usual, the body then turns to caffeine to compensate. Meanwhile, because the caffeine is working backwards to replace some of the work cortisol would have accomplished on its own, you’ll need even more caffeine to your day in order to get that deserved buzz.

Morning is not the only time when cortisol levels are high – early afternoon and early evening are also when the body’s cortisol levels are high. Drink coffee between 10 a.m. and noon and between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. and you’ll avoid the cortisol clash.

3. Exercise

There’s no direct answer to this question, as there are too many variables at play: the type of sport, the level of exertion, and individual stress levels, among many others.

Morning exercise is convenient for many people, because it allows them to get it out of the way before starting the day. Late workouts increase the heart rate and body temperature and may make it harder to have a good night’s sleep. Meanwhile, morning workouts jumpstart the metabolism, and working out on an empty stomach can help you burn up to 20 percent more body fat, which is more likely to be achieved in the a.m.

However, there is a downside to working out in the a.m. Exercise is more effective when the body’s core temperature is warmer and the muscles are looser, which tends to be the case later in the day. Meanwhile, the body produces more testosterone later in the afternoon, making it a crucial time for building muscle. Blood vessel dilation is poor in the morning, and by the early afternoon, blood vessels begin to dilate and decrease blood pressure. This makes for a more effective full-body exercise.

Either way, when you choose to exercise depends on your personal preference, the only rule being that you stay consistent and continue to workout the same hour each and every day. Working out at the same time every day offers a slew of benefits: increased physical performance, higher oxygen consumption, and lower perceived exhaustion.

4. Nap

A good nap can work wonders on your mental and physical health. Studies show that naps can substantially boost alertness, creativity, mood, and productivity into the late hours of the day. A nap even as short as a few minutes can trigger active memory processes. But when in the day should you nap to reap the greatest benefits? The answer depends on your sleep patterns.

Humans are physiologically programmed to hit a wall between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., so it is only logical to take your nap some time between those hours. If you hit the hay around 10 p.m. and wake up as early as 6 a.m., take a nap at 1 p.m. or 1:30 p.m. If you like to stay up past midnight and get up past 8 a.m., take a nap around 2:30 p.m. or 3 p.m.

5. Go to Bed

Now that we’ve covered napping, how about sleeping? The best time to sleep is from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. according to our bodies’ natural circadian rhythms (which mimics the sun rising and falling). While these hours can change slightly from one person to the next, as some people are night owls and others are all about early-to-bed-early-to-rise life, the key is to make sure to fall asleep before midnight and get between 7 and 9 hours of quality shuteye. Between 8 p.m. and midnight, the body has the opportunity to get all the non-REM and REM sleep needed to function properly.

6. Poop

The best time of day to eliminate is about 30 minutes after waking. This helps to clear the colon of yesterday’s waste before you begin to consume food for today. This varies significantly from one person to the next, but it is best to poop as soon as possible in the day to avoid compounding matter in the system. To achieve this, keep your digestive system in check and because your bowel loves consistency, don’t veer too off course from your routines from one day to the next.

7. Drink a Green Juice or Smoothie

A green juice or smoothie is a daily habit worth having, but when should you enjoy these beverages for maximum benefit? A juice or smoothie’s nutrients are easily assimilated into the bloodstream and welcomed into the digestive tract in the morning, on an empty stomach. These green drinks not only undulate your body with highly alkaline, raw substances but also wake you up with a refreshing kick that will keep you feeling more accountable to your diet for the rest of the day.

8. Work Most Effectively

Your mental peak occurs between 10 a.m. and noon. This is when your concentration, memory, and creativity should be accessed. Use this period to solve a difficult problem or to simply ponder a situation with your most effective thinking cap on. The late afternoon is the time of day when the body’s core temperature begins to rise, which lends to better cognitive function. Take a warm shower to jumpstart this process! From noon to 4 p.m., the body is more easily distracted, so take advantage of the morning hours to get the most brain-intensive tasks finished.

9. Post to Social Media for Retweets and Likes

For social media aficionados out there, if you’re looking for a retweet, post on Twitter between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. It is during this time that many people lack the energy to share their own tweets and thus rely on others to express for them. For the most likes, post on Facebook at 8 p.m., when people have just finished dinner after returning home from work and turn to Facebook to unwind.

10. Have Sex

The best time of day to have sex is a matter of synchronizing two people’s libidos, which requires a bit of compromise, especially on the man’s part. Men’s testosterone levels are highest in the morning, which makes it a great time for them to have sex, but it isn’t until around 3 p.m., when men’s estrogen levels are highest that they are able to give the emotional support and focus to their partners. The best time for women to have sex is midday, when the hormone cortisol and energy levels are high. The best compromise: 3 p.m. Men can better satisfy their women at this time – a surefire turn on for men – and women are ready to rumble.

]]>Sex Tips for Doing it in the Heat of Summerhttp://www.organicauthority.com/sex-tips-for-doing-it-in-the-heat-of-summer/
Sat, 09 Aug 2014 07:00:44 +0000http://www.organicauthority.com/?p=30745The temperature is rising and so is your libido. What is it about the summertime season that makes us all so sexy? Is it the sunshine? Warm weather? Vacation days? Outdoor events? Whatever the reason, sex in the summer is an appealing way to spend an evening… or morning… or afternoon. Get your groove on […]

The temperature is rising and so is your libido. What is it about the summertime season that makes us all so sexy? Is it the sunshine? Warm weather? Vacation days? Outdoor events? Whatever the reason, sex in the summer is an appealing way to spend an evening… or morning… or afternoon. Get your groove on this season and be smart about it to make sex in the summer even better following these sex tips for summer lovemaking.

DO Try These Sex Tips

1. DO IT. If you’re in a long-term relationship, have you been putting sex on the backburner? Summer is the perfect time to bring that dish to the front. Make making love a priority and reconnect with each other.

2. DO have sex outdoors in a private, secluded place with no one else around. Find a campsite under the stars, a mountaintop or an empty meadow of tall grass. Become one with nature and each other.

3. DO try something new – and not just in the bedroom. Summertime provides plenty of settings for novelty, fun and excitement: amusement parks, music concerts, day trips and outdoor picnics. Experience something new together and let it translate between the sheets.

4. DO take a romantic trip. Even if it’s just a day trip to a nearby city or a staycation in your hometown, summer is the ideal season for an impromptu vacation in bed.

5. DO book a couples massage to get into the mood. When is the last time you treated yourself to a pampering massage? Take care of yourself and each other with a special treatment at the spa.

6. DO sleep naked. It’s so hot – and so are you. Ditch the pajamas, sleep in your birthday suit and wake up feeling sexy.

7. DO say yes to a date that you might have turned down if you’re single. Summer is the perfect time to be open and carefree. Go out and have fun.

8. DO use protection. Always. Unless on your DO list is baby making.

9.DO enjoy the moment! The season will be over before you know it. Life is short, and so is summertime.

DON’T Do These!

10. DON’T have sex on the beach. Perhaps the most overrated sex destination ever, a romp on the beach is guaranteed to get sand in places that you’ve never dreamed of.

11. DON’T fall asleep naked outdoors after having sex. Even if you don’t get busted, the sunshine on your previously unexposed body parts can leave a nasty burn.

12, DON’T have sex in the summer in the pool or hot tub, unless you own them. And even then, be careful – the chlorinated water can wash away your natural lubrication and lead to irritation.

13. DON’T get busy on the hiking trail. Head into the woods (remembering your way back) and make sure you’re alone. You don’t want to be mid-thrust when a family of backpackers comes traipsing down the trail.

14. DON’T have sex in the airplane bathroom on the way to your vacation. It’s gross, illegal, and everyone knows exactly what you are doing.

15. DON’T let your body hang-ups keep you from going to a pool party or beach picnic. You are a beautiful person – show some skin!

]]>5 Exercises to Make You Better in Bedhttp://www.organicauthority.com/health/5-exercises-to-make-you-better-in-bed.html
Sun, 25 Nov 2012 16:00:00 +0000http://www.organicauthority.com/s5-health/c8-health/5-exercises-to-make-you-better-in-bed/Making love, doin’ the deed, making whoopee—whatever you call it—sex is one activity where there’s always room for improvement and new doors to explore, if you’ll pardon the pun. And like most activities in life, sexual performance improves with exercise. So dim the lights, cue up the iPod and get ready for some hot, sweaty […]

Making love, doin’ the deed, making whoopee—whatever you call it—sex is one activity where there’s always room for improvement and new doors to explore, if you’ll pardon the pun. And like most activities in life, sexual performance improves with exercise. So dim the lights, cue up the iPod and get ready for some hot, sweaty workout action with these sex-boosting moves.

1. Kegels – Kegels pump up your love muscles, literally. These moves strengthen your pelvic floor and allow you to “grip” your man for a tighter squeeze on his member—an effect he’s sure to appreciate. There’s something in it for you, too. Kegels may help you climax more easily and achieve stronger orgasms, according to creator Dr. Arnold Kegel. Another plus? You can perform these anywhere, and nobody can tell that you’re doing them. Here are the instructions: contract your pelvic muscles as though you’re stopping the flow of urine. Hold this for 3 seconds, relax for 3 seconds and repeat 12 times. Do these three times a day for best results.

2. Jogging – Great lovers have strong libidos and enviable stamina, and jogging helps in both of these areas. You may have known that jogging builds endurance, but did you know it could also ramp up your sex drive? By increasing blood flow and triggering your body to release feel-good endorphins, the cardio activity can help get you in the mood. What’s more, your legs will grow stronger so you won’t tire out as easily when you’re on top. Jogging also helps keep your weight in check, and the better you feel about your body, the more confident you’ll be in the bedroom.

3. Pelvic Lifts – These moves limber up your pelvic region, and the thrusting action may spark such arousal that it’s a good idea to keep your partner nearby. Lie on the bed or the floor with your knees bent and slightly parted, feet flat. Breathe in, and raise your pelvis until your back is straight. Hold the position for 15 seconds, rest and repeat for 12 repetitions. To steam things up even further, try incorporating a bouncing motion.

4. Crunches – Your abs are important muscles for sex, allowing you to nimbly move your pelvis in mind-blowing ways. Keep them primed and ready for action with crunches, a traditional yet effective go-to for strong abdominal muscles. Lay on the ground with your hands behind your neck for support and your knees bent, feet planted flat. Lift your shoulders a few inches off of the floor, return to the reclined position and repeat 12 times. Rest and repeat for a total of five sets.

5. Meditation – It’s a cliché because it’s true: your brain really is your biggest sex organ. And as Scientific American reports, meditation and pleasurable sex both require the brain to turn off self-consciousness and focus on the moment. Therefore, honing your meditation skills could translate to a steamier sex life. Try meditative yoga, deep breathing exercises or guided meditation.

]]>The Sex Factor: 11 Good Reasons to Get it On Tonighthttp://www.organicauthority.com/health/the-sex-factor-11-good-reasons-to-get-it-on-tonight.html
Mon, 20 Aug 2012 10:37:01 +0000http://www.organicauthority.com/s5-health/c8-health/the-sex-factor-11-good-reasons-to-get-it-on-tonight/Go on, get in the mood—your doctor recommends it. Having sex is one of the best ways to boost your health, not to mention the obvious fact that’s it’s one of life’s most enjoyable activities. So the next time you feel a little frisky, grab your partner and remind them why you need some nookie…for […]

Go on, get in the mood—your doctor recommends it. Having sex is one of the best ways to boost your health, not to mention the obvious fact that’s it’s one of life’s most enjoyable activities. So the next time you feel a little frisky, grab your partner and remind them why you need some nookie…for your health, of course.

Stress reduction:

When you feel wound up and tense, sex may be just the remedy you need. One Scottish study found that people responded more calmly to stressful situations after having intercourse compared to those who had engaged in other sexual acts or done nothing sexual at all.

Calorie burning:

Watching your figure? Torch more fat with some lively romps in the hay. You can burn as many as 200 calories having sex. The more active you are, the more fat you’ll incinerate. What better excuse to get on top?

Better sleep:

Most of us need seven to eight hours of sleep a night to feel rested and alert, but insomnia often prevents that from happening. Having sex makes you release endorphins, encouraging blissful slumber.

Sickness prevention:

Fitting in at least one or two sessions between the sheets per week can help prevent colds and other infections, according to researchers at Wilkes University. They studied college students, and found higher levels of the antibody IgA among the sexually active group. This translates to an immunity boost, so ramp up your sex life during flu season.

Oral health:

Semen contains traces of tooth-protecting calcium, so offering your man some oral pleasure can give you extra reason to smile.

Cardiovascular Health:

The risk of fatal heart attack in men is slashed in half with semi-weekly sex. And older adults who fear that sex may trigger a stroke probably have nothing to be concerned about. British men were studied over the course of 20 years, and no correlation was found.

Pain relief:

Sex and intimacy boost levels of oxytocin. This substance, dubbed “the hormone of love,” raises levels of endorphins, which naturally combat discomfort. In fact, oxytocin may reduce pain by as much as 50 percent.

Bladder control:

Think of sex as a workout for your vagina. The activity makes you contract your pelvic floor, much like Kegel exercises. To get the biggest muscle-toning boost, contract your muscles as if you’re holding in your pee. Your partner will enjoy the extra squeeze, and you’ll end up with better control over bladder leakage.

Menstrual regularity:

If you’re tired of irregular periods, sex at least once a week could be the answer. Research shows that women’s menstrual cycles even out with regular lovemaking.

Hormone levels:

The more sex you have now, the more you’ll want it later. Sex encourages testosterone production (yes, women have it too), which is directly linked to libido.

Therapy:

We all have desires that we may be afraid to act out, or pent-up emotions that go undealt with. Letting loose in the budoir, such as trying out that dominatrix or submission fantasy youve been harboring, can provide cathartic release and help you cope with life.

]]>Organic… Sex? 6 Powerful Benefits to a Tantric Sexual Practicehttp://www.organicauthority.com/health/benefits-to-tantric-sex.html
Fri, 23 Mar 2012 10:55:59 +0000http://www.organicauthority.com/s5-health/c8-health/benefits-to-tantric-sex/For many of us, it can be the most spiritual human experience. But our Western culture rarely views sex in that context. (Especially if you’re a Republican running for President!) Sex is often debased and degraded as little more than a primal nuisance we haven’t yet outgrown. But, this potent, magical practice has the power […]

For many of us, it can be the most spiritual human experience. But our Western culture rarely views sex in that context. (Especially if you’re a Republican running for President!) Sex is often debased and degraded as little more than a primal nuisance we haven’t yet outgrown. But, this potent, magical practice has the power to give life, not just to each of us, but also to a deeper understanding and communion with an elusive, etheric world, if we’re willing to go further than the perceived end goal of Orgasm.

Without getting into a play-by-play, how-to-Tantra lesson (there are PLENTY of books and websites that can help you with that), here’s a look at some of the incredible reasons for developing a Tantric sex practice.

Deeper Connection:Couples that have explored in earnest a Tantric practice report lasting feelings of closeness, and an ability to overcome issues better than before. Eye contact, syncing up breath, and more awareness of your partner help bring the relationship to another level.

Patience: Part of the art of Tantra is taking it slow. Yes, that can mean awkward moments abound (which many of us try to avoid in sexual relationships with dark rooms and eyes closed). But working through the confusing Tantric positions, the meditation of holding back orgasm, and the conscious connection with your partner develops the important skill of being patient.

Problem Solving: Those Tantric Kama Sutra positions are not often easy to get into, especially for beginners and learning to prolong the experience without reaching an orgasm can require shifting positions and trial and error. The need to talk and work together in these less-than modest and vulnerable moments helps to expand our problem solving skills.

Creativity: Author and futurist, Barbara Marx Hubbard, says we benefit from embracing the practice of “supra-sexuality,” expressing one’s life purpose, creativity and empowerment to fully emancipate our potential. And just as sex is used to “create” human life, it can be used to create life projects by bringing attention and energy to your goals during intercourse.

Selflessness: In Tantra, you really do benefit from withholding your orgasm. Beyond procreation and pleasure, Tantric sex has the power of liberation—an ecstatic experience often compared to glimpsing into cosmic consciousness. Don’t fret if you don’t get there straight out of the gate, of course, especially if your partner seems to be drifting past you in the galactic goo. But supporting each other’s out-of-orgasm launch into the ethers helps us in remembering that giving really is better than receiving.

Empowerment: Please don’t confuse this with power. We’ve been doing that on this planet long enough. An authentic, organic sexual practice can humble us by stripping away pretenses and ego. Empowerment is what comes after that. Feeling like you no longer have anything to hide or be ashamed of brings a great sense of purpose, and an ability to express our deepest fears and our greatest loves. No more hiding under the sheets, folks. We’re in the future, now.

]]>Every Woman Deserves Multiple Orgasmshttp://www.organicauthority.com/health/how-to-have-female-multiple-orgasms.html
Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:16:20 +0000http://www.organicauthority.com/s5-health/c8-health/how-to-have-female-multiple-orgasms/ In the movies, it’s always so simple: Every female (including virgins coupled with other virgins) reaches orgasm in a matter of seconds, the “Big O” dropping hard after only a dozen meager thrusts, some heavy panting and a few gasps – and round two is just around the corner. In reality, the female orgasm […]

In the movies, it’s always so simple: Every female (including virgins coupled with other virgins) reaches orgasm in a matter of seconds, the “Big O” dropping hard after only a dozen meager thrusts, some heavy panting and a few gasps – and round two is just around the corner.

In reality, the female orgasm can be elusive – at first. But for women who are willing to really get to know their bodies from the g-spot to the clit and beyond, orgasms can truly be just a few minutes away from any occasion. Even better than that, the female body is built to experience orgasm again and again, unlike the male body, which must have a short break to recuperate between bursts.

However, few women actually experience multiple orgasms. It’s no wonder, when the average American woman doesn’t orgasm until her 20s and many don’t experience the joys of masturbation until their 30s or beyond.

Ladies: Multiple orgasms are your birthright. Every female body has the ability to experience ongoing waves of pleasure, but you are going to have to take things into your own hands (so to speak) to make it happen.

First of all, get a vibrator. While multiple orgasms with a partner may be your ultimate goal, you must first find the path yourself before you can lead another person down it, and one of the best and fastest tools for female satisfaction is a vibrating dildo. If you have never owned a vibrator, you are really missing out. Order an inexpensive version online just to try it out, and be sure to have extra batteries on hand.

Whether you prefer clitoral stimulation, vaginal penetration, “other” or all of the above, the first step to having multiple orgasms is to be able to give yourself a singular one. Spend some time alone to find out exactly what works for you, and forget the movies – the female body is a luxurious garden full of treasures to be explored, not a jack-in-the-box wired to orgasm after the first five seconds of stimulation. Be patient, and in addition to discovering what physical stimulation works for you, also make note of what mental stories run through your head. Common female fantasies include variants of submission or domination, as well as plenty of fetish themes, sex with strangers or sex with groups. Whatever your fantasy, don’t judge yourself for it – just enjoy the ride. As most women know, if your head isn’t in the game, then you are never going to climax.

Now that you have found what works for you and can bring yourself to climax in a matter of minutes with a vibrator and your fantasies, its time to draw it out. Let yourself come almost to the point of climax but then stop all stimulation completely and let your body settle back down. Try to do this as many times as possible; the more you are able to ride the “wave” up and down, the more powerful your orgasm will be. Make yourself reach the edge of climax ten times before finally letting the orgasm wash over you. You are now well on the path to multiple orgasms.

With practice, you will be able to tease your own body for an extended period of time. On that final edge, bring yourself as close as possible to orgasm without going over, and you will finally reach the point where you have little choice in the matter – your orgasm happens to you. Orgasms are often so powerful that we automatically recoil from further stimulation – but this is where your brain must jump back in to remind you to keep stimulating yourself with the vibrator (or manually if the vibrations are too intense). After that first orgasm, keep stimulating yourself as much as possible (even if that is a tiny bit) and you will soon find yourself on a river of pleasure. As long as you keep stimulating your buttons, the only thing that will stop your orgasms will be slight back pain from all those muscle contractions and full-body spasms!

Now that you have become the master of your multiple orgasms, invite a willing partner into your bed and give it a go. Like anything worthwhile in life, learning how to multiple orgasm takes time and effort – but the benefits of a happy sex life (with or without a partner) and regular orgasms include pain relief, cancer prevention, better cardiovascular health, less stress and decreased rates of depression. It’s time that you claimed one of your most special privileges as a female – because every woman can have multiple orgasms!

]]>4 Foods for A Dinner That Amps Your Sex Drivehttp://www.organicauthority.com/health/aphrodisiac-foods-that-amps-your-sex-drive.html
Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:39:54 +0000http://www.organicauthority.com/s5-health/c8-health/aphrodisiac-foods-that-amps-your-sex-drive/Food can be physically suggestive, have arousing aromas, be sensuously supple and entice all sorts of sexual urges to the surface. Serve up these succulent aphrodisiacs with a dinner menu that will amp up your (and your partner’s) sex drive. By the end of the meal, you’ll be begging for seconds, and I don’t mean […]

Food can be physically suggestive, have arousing aromas, be sensuously supple and entice all sorts of sexual urges to the surface. Serve up these succulent aphrodisiacs with a dinner menu that will amp up your (and your partner’s) sex drive. By the end of the meal, you’ll be begging for seconds, and I don’t mean of the food…

ASPARAGUS

Thanks to the Doctrine of Signatures, which says that foods resembling certain body parts have a direct positive effect on them, asparagus has made the eternal list of aphrodisiacs. After all, it bears a strong resemblance to the, shall we say, male qualities. This phallic vegetable is elegant and sexual at the same time, making it a perfect addition to any dinner spread. Wrap it in smoky prosciutto for a sensual side, or serve it steamed and slathered in butter for a dripping sensation. It’s hard not to think dirty thoughts while feeding each other long spears of this luscious vegetable.

AVOCADO

If the long, piercing look of asparagus leads the mind to phallic thoughts, the buttery, round avocado brings about images of a curvy, supple woman. It’s the Doctrine of Signatures again, and it rings true once more. The sensation of peeling away a ripe avocado and slowly digging out the flesh, one spoonful at a time, is sheer sensuality. And before we used it as a symbol for the woman, the ancient Aztecs were also using it as a sexual food—only in reference to the male specimen. The word “avocado” comes from the Aztec word “ahuacatl,” meaning testicle. Avocados with dinner can be as the obvious guacamole or puree spread, but try serving them on the “half shell” with spoons so you can feed each other mouthfuls with the entrée.

ROSEMARY

According to Cynthia Watson in her book Love Potions, the sense of smell is our “strongest tie to most emotional experiences,” and the intoxicating aroma of rosemary is one to set all pleasantries in place. Medieval women used to take rosemary baths to perfume their bodies in its scent, and with good reason. Rosemary evokes sex naturally. Its complex aroma has feminine tones of mild flowers, all tied up in a spicy, woodsy bundle that screams masculinity. Use rosemary in roasted meat rubs or try it finely chopped in a grain pilaf with grapes and nuts. Or, for a sensual dessert, add rosemary to any chocolate recipe, such as mousse, pudding or warm cocoa.

ALCOHOL

They say that alcohol increases the sexual appetite but lowers the performance. Depending on how much you’ve been drinking, this can certainly ring true. But in moderation, libations can be a powerful tool in the bedroom. Just a glass of deep red wine brings a pale face to a pure flush, causing a gentle heat to rise slowly up from one vertebra at a time. It isn’t about getting drunk; it’s about sipping just enough to let that heat rise. Have a glass of bubbly for a peppy, flirty jaunt, or perhaps a body shot for a naughty tease, or just stick to wine for the pure drink of seduction.

]]>Afternoon Delight: Get Sexy with a Lunch Full of Aphrodisiacshttp://www.organicauthority.com/foodie-buzz/healthy-lunch-with-summer-aphrodisiac-foods.html
Wed, 03 Aug 2011 01:01:50 +0000http://www.organicauthority.com/s1-foodie-buzz/c4-foodie-buzz/healthy-lunch-with-summer-aphrodisiac-foods/It’s not too difficult to rev up the sexual engine during the summer months. The air is swarming with hot, heavy air. The twittering of birds and insects buzzes like a whisper in your ear. The scents of musty earth, blooming flowers and wet rain linger low in the atmosphere. Summertime is indeed a hot […]

It’s not too difficult to rev up the sexual engine during the summer months. The air is swarming with hot, heavy air. The twittering of birds and insects buzzes like a whisper in your ear. The scents of musty earth, blooming flowers and wet rain linger low in the atmosphere. Summertime is indeed a hot time. If you’re feeling it this season, you’ll want to try this menu for an aphrodisiac-packed lunch. With these lip-smacking foods, you’ll fall into that hot, heavy, summer trance with your partner in no time—enjoy an afternoon delight that might take you well into the evening.

Cucumber Sandwiches with Chili and Basil

Both chili pepper and fresh basil make these summer sandwiches a sex-inducing entrée. Since the era of the ancient Greeks, basil has been used to keep straying husbands right at home, loyal to their wives—especially in the bedroom. And chili peppers of all varieties are eaten to “spice up” any sexual activities. Dr. Kellogg, inventor of the Corn Flakes cereal brand, even warned consumers to steer away from chilies, as they were known to get the heart pumping, the blood rushing and the body flushed all over. Sold yet?

1) Whisk together mayonnaise, yogurt, lemon juice, jalapeno, hot sauce, salt and pepper together in a small bowl. Spread a thin layer of spread on half of each slice of bread. Top half the slices with cucumber slices; top each half with 2 slices basil. Top with other halves of bread, cut into small triangles, and serve.

Wild Mushroom Ragout

In old South Pacific lore, women were said to become full of sexual ecstasy upon foraging on wild mushrooms in the forest. In this wonderfully succulent side dish, a wild mushroom ragout is finished off with shavings of chocolate, which has been known for time immemorial to be a love-inducing nosh.

2) Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high; add mushrooms and cook until browned, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook an additional 2 minutes, stirring, until garlic is barely browned.

Chilled Ginger Grapes

Grapes are inherently sexual—they conjure up images of Grecian goddesses being fed juicy fruits fresh off the vine, picking them off by the mouth one-by-one. To feed grapes to your partner is to feed them pure sexual fire. Enjoy this light end to the meal that will inevitably lead to just the beginning in the bedroom…

1) Place nuts in a small bowl; set aside. Stir together cream cheese and ginger in a separate small bowl until mixed. Roll grapes in cream cheese mixture to coat, then dredge lightly in nuts. Place on a lined baking sheet and chill until firm. Serve chilled.

]]>How to Get in the Mood (For Women)http://www.organicauthority.com/health/how-to-get-in-the-mood-for-women.html
Sun, 03 Apr 2011 23:21:50 +0000http://www.organicauthority.com/s5-health/c8-health/how-to-get-in-the-mood-for-women/You’re probably expecting to read tips on creating a relaxing bedroom environment, de-stressing in the evening with lavender oils or perhaps eating a pre-nooky meal of oysters and other aphrodisiacs. You might also be one of the millions of women out there sitting around waiting to get “in the mood” before engaging her partner with sexual […]

You’re probably expecting to read tips on creating a relaxing bedroom environment, de-stressing in the evening with lavender oils or perhaps eating a pre-nooky meal of oysters and other aphrodisiacs. You might also be one of the millions of women out there sitting around waiting to get “in the mood” before engaging her partner with sexual advances or letting herself be lured.

This is a bit like a painter waiting until inspiration strikes before she picks up her paintbrush… she might be waiting around a long time. Every artist knows that the number one way to get inspired is to jump in and paint! Every writer knows there is only one way through writer’s block: to write. Inspiration is not going to wait around for your body to “get in the mood” – and neither should you.

Every woman should know the very best way to get in the mood for sex is: TO HAVE SEX.

This idea is quite contrary to longstanding theories about the female sex drive which state that one must first “get in the mood” for intimacy and feel the surge of passion rising before engaging in sexual activity.

After all, this is the way the male sex drive works, and for decades male researchers assumed that the female sex drive works the same way. You see a sexy picture, your thoughts begin to race, your heart starts to pound and soon you’re ripping off your clothes in wild abandon as you chase your lover into the bedroom. This is how the simpler male sex drive works.

However new research on the female sex drive shows just the opposite – the #1 action that puts women in the mood? Sex (followed closely by seeing a man do the dishes).

This turns on its head much of what we think about women and their sex drives, and perhaps it can help females who have been conditioned by the media to believe that getting horny must always precede sexual contact. In fact, the very phrase “to get in the mood” suggests that the right emotional state must be intact before the bumping and grinding can begin.

But women’s libidos don’t work like those of men.

You have no doubt experienced this situation: you start off completely uninterested in sex, and it may take you a few minutes to “get into it” with your pleading partner, but once you do: Wow! Hormones and emotions come rushing in that were sleeping only moments ago. The key to unlocking this sexual drive is to initiate it. We like to believe that our minds are in control of our bodies, but often that is just not the case. Our bodies inform our minds much more often than we consciously realize.

Just like smiling when you are sad can actually make you feel happier, engaging in sensual foreplay when you aren’t really feeling “in the mood” can spark your sexual desire!

So the next time your partner gives you that knowing look and you are feeling completely uninspired sexually – just say yes. Once foreplay begins and your worries begin to fall away into the background, you will magically find yourself in the mood, revved up and ready for some intimate action.

Life is far too short to depend on something as superfluous as a “mood” to instruct your actions and behaviors. Create your own mood, and make an effort to cultivate your sexual life, like you would a garden. A fantastic sex live or a fantastic garden never just “happens,” you must nourish it. When you do, you will find that underneath your uninspired moment of “honey I have a headache” – there lays a wild woman, ready to ravish and be ravished.

]]>Sexual Healing Roundup: 5 Reasons To Get It Onhttp://www.organicauthority.com/health/sexual-healing-5-reasons-to-have-sex.html
Tue, 01 Mar 2011 16:00:00 +0000http://www.organicauthority.com/s5-health/c8-health/sexual-healing-5-reasons-to-have-sex/Valentine’s Day came and went, and cozying up with your boo by the Christmas fire is a long-faded memory. Still, you really don’t need a reason for making whoopee. Calling in sick and staying home in bed with your sweetie may in fact keep you from getting sick, and there’s a whole bunch more reasons […]

Valentine’s Day came and went, and cozying up with your boo by the Christmas fire is a long-faded memory. Still, you really don’t need a reason for making whoopee. Calling in sick and staying home in bed with your sweetie may in fact keep you from getting sick, and there’s a whole bunch more reasons to do it too.

A recently published study showed that having sexual intercourse 2-3 times per week had more of an immune boosting effect over those who did not have regular sexual activity and those who had “too much” sex (yes, there is such a thing!).

Avoiding being sick can put you in a good mood, but so can sex. The release of dopamine, seratonin and oxytocin actually alter brain chemistry leading to a boost in mood.

A good night’s sleep is critical to our health and our immunity, and those chemical cocktails courtesy of The Big O are often stronger than a sleeping pill without the groggy side effects or dependency.

As our bodies age and begin to creak and crack over the years, sex is often the last thing on our minds. But the truth is, the more we’re sexually active throughout our aging progress, the less pain we might experience. Sex can reduce inflammation associated with chronic pain such as arthritis and did you know that an orgasm is one of the best ways to reduce menstrual cramping?

Sex is also a great way to help maintain a healthy weight. Studies have found that regular sexual activity releases the same chemicals in the brain as those associated with feeling satisfied after a meal, so you’re less prone to overeating and bingeing on junk foods.

You may find that sex is easier and more pleasurable with some assistance from a lubricating agent such as coconut, almond or jojoba oil (just don’t use oils with condoms). There are water based options and some really great synthetic free products to help you enjoy the healthy benefits of sex.

]]>6 Reasons to Have Sex Immediately After the Super Bowlhttp://www.organicauthority.com/health/6-reasons-to-have-sex-immediately-after-the-super-bowl.html
Tue, 01 Feb 2011 04:25:02 +0000http://www.organicauthority.com/s5-health/c8-health/6-reasons-to-have-sex-immediately-after-the-super-bowl/The big game is so intense that research conducted by the University of Southern California suggests there’s an increased risk of having a heart attack on Super Bowl Sunday—especially for fans of the underperforming/losing team. But no matter who wins or loses, we think you should have sex on game day. It can de-stress you, […]

The big game is so intense that research conducted by the University of Southern California suggests there’s an increased risk of having a heart attack on Super Bowl Sunday—especially for fans of the underperforming/losing team. But no matter who wins or loses, we think you should have sex on game day. It can de-stress you, and there are plenty of other reasons to score, too.

Competition makes you frisky: Whether or not your team wins or loses, the thrill of an intense matchup with so much at stake can elevate your energy levels and make you more passionate. There’s no better outlet for all that fabulous energy than a roll in the hay, especially since the pre-game jitters and obsessive Sports Center watching may have made you kind of annoying to your partner recently.

Sex boosts mood: Yah, someone is going to lose, Green Bay, so you might want to take your mind off of the loss by getting your fix from feel good oxytocin and dopamine by clocking in some sweet overtime in the sack.

Winners, don’t waste good enthusiasm on men you do not actually know: Jerry Seinfeld said that we’re never really rooting for sports teams, as players change and teams even move to different cities. It’s the jerseys we’re really invested in. And, well, that’s kind of lame. Don’t let all your excitement go to a uniform, unless your sexy partner’s wearing it.

All that high-fiving is gross: You’re going to need something to counter all those nasty germs you were exposed to while slapping hands with your buddies during game time. Hands can contain 1500 types of germs per square inch! And that’s not even counting the germs you got by accidentally drinking from someone else’s beer. Sex has been shown to increase immune function and can help prevent common colds and flu.

Burn off those nachos: Unless you were eating our healthy superfood Super Bowl snack recommendations, you probably overindulged in greasy, salty foods. Sex is a great way to maintain a healthy weight, not just by burning a few extra calories, but by boosting chemical levels in the brain that make you feel full and satisfied so you eat less.

Super Baby: If you’re planning to start a family, what’s hotter than being able to tell your little bundle of joy about the day Pittsburgh won their 7th Super Bowl ring, and “that’s why Mommy and Daddy named you Hines Polamalu Tomlin Jones.”

]]>Sexual Healing for Pain Reliefhttp://www.organicauthority.com/health/sexual-healing-for-pain-relief.html
Mon, 17 Jan 2011 16:00:00 +0000http://www.organicauthority.com/s5-health/c8-health/sexual-healing-for-pain-relief/Changes in diet can have a profound impact on our health, including relief from chronic pain. The less overly salted and sugared processed foods we eat, the less we may suffer from swelling and stiffness; the more fresh fruits and vegetables, the more vitamins and minerals that can speed recovery and decrease discomfort. And there’s […]

]]>Changes in diet can have a profound impact on our health, including relief from chronic pain. The less overly salted and sugared processed foods we eat, the less we may suffer from swelling and stiffness; the more fresh fruits and vegetables, the more vitamins and minerals that can speed recovery and decrease discomfort. And there’s one more weapon against pain: sex.

Though we type on fancy computers while refrigerators humm in the background full of all kinds of top-of-the-food-chain delicacies, we’re really not much different than our fur-covered primate cousins when it comes to sex. Like monkeys, especially bonobos, we are social animals and human contact is vital. These connections actually releases endorphins in the brain when we touch or are touched by another human. Called the “cuddling hormone,” oxytocin stimulates feelings of ecstasy and pleasure, which can stave off our awareness of pain.

Sex also taps into the brain’s “reward center” aka its dopamine stash. During orgasm, the dopamine levels spike even more, which adds to the high many people experience during sex. It can be profound enough that not only do people not feel pain, but they can feel like they’ve left their bodies completely. And surely you’ve experienced it—when you’re feeling good you’re less likely to notice pain, whether chronic or acute.

Prolactin is the chemical that steps in post-O and kind of calms things down so that we don’t overdose ourselves in pursuit of dopamine rushes. Prolactin makes us feel satisfied and content, plateauing our experience to a manageable level, which can for some time, also decrease pain.

The release of these juicy hormones can create a domino effect on our wellbeing. Post-sex, we sleep better and that can relax and regulate the body, helping to manage pain. So the more regular your sex life is, the better your chances for not only feeling pain free, but feeling really, really good. Life’s too short to feel otherwise, right?

]]>Sexual Healing: Keep Winter Weight Off with Sexhttp://www.organicauthority.com/health/sexual-healing-keep-off-the-winter-weight-with-sex.html
Tue, 11 Jan 2011 05:31:27 +0000http://www.organicauthority.com/s5-health/c8-health/sexual-healing-keep-off-the-winter-weight-with-sex/It happens, even when we swear it won’t — the winter weight creeps on like a hideous reindeer and snowflake design Christmas sweater. Those indulgent bites of fruitcake and sips of eggnog haven’t quite left your system yet and now all of a sudden you’re feeling like calling your thighs the F word — as in “other than […]

It happens, even when we swear it won’t — the winter weight creeps on like a hideous reindeer and snowflake design Christmas sweater. Those indulgent bites of fruitcake and sips of eggnog haven’t quite left your system yet and now all of a sudden you’re feeling like calling your thighs the F word — as in “other than slender.” Sigh.

Naturally, the last thing you might feel like doing right now is getting hot and super sexy in the bedroom, but there are a few reasons you should, even if you’re more comfortable leaving the lights off for a few weeks.

Though having sex burns calories, it’s not necessarily as many as we think, but it still plays a significant role in maintaining a healthy weight. As can often happen during the winter, we experience Seasonal Affective Disorder, aka the Wintertime Blues, which can lead us to craving carbs and comfort foods. The chemicals produced in the brain during sex — oxytocin, dopamine, seratonin — make us feel really good, not just during sex, but for some time afterwards. Though it may not seem like it will make a difference as you’re downing croissants and lattes and bitterly cursing your love handles, that romp in the hay will improve your mood and make you less likely to nosh on those leftover Christmas cookies. When that orgasmic chemical cocktail releases in your brain, you satisfy that same craving we often have for food.

Another factor we’ve discussed in this Sexual Healing series is how sex improves sleep. Extensive studies have shown that people who do not get enough sleep also are more prone to weight gain because of the stressful effect lack of sleep has on your body’s hormones. Leptin and ghrelin are the hormones that work to let your body know when it’s satiated, and after induced sleep deprivation, researchers noted the misfiring of signals from these hormones causing people to keep eating.

When hormones are balanced, we feel better and become more active (not just in the bedroom), which can also improve our moods and help us work off the winter weight.

Sex will help you love your body no matter what shape you’re in. Even though a healthy weight is important, being comfortable in your skin is even more essential. Feeling good about yourself this winter will help improve mood, regulate sleep and get you back on speaking terms with your thighs.

]]>Sexual Healing: Sex High Good for Healthhttp://www.organicauthority.com/health/sexual-healing-in-the-mood-for-love.html
Thu, 16 Dec 2010 16:00:00 +0000http://www.organicauthority.com/s5-health/c8-health/sexual-healing-in-the-mood-for-love/Have you ever noticed how your mood changes after sex? Whether guy or gal, there is a markedly altered chemical shift that occurs post-O regardless of how you felt before; and its effects can be pretty significant. You and your partner may even feel like you’re high on something other than each other — and […]

Have you ever noticed how your mood changes after sex? Whether guy or gal, there is a markedly altered chemical shift that occurs post-O regardless of how you felt before; and its effects can be pretty significant. You and your partner may even feel like you’re high on something other than each other — and you are; it’s called Dopamine.

You’re feeling good because the act itself feels good (and you’re the world’s best lover), but you also feel great because sex releases a cocktail of chemicals, endorphins and hormones that can dramatically boost mood. Oxytocin is released when we touch other people. Its effects create bonds, whether between mother and baby, lovers or friends (thus the bro hug), and regular release of oxytocin can make you feel happier.

Like eating chocolate or winning an all-expense-paid trip to Bali, sex can cause an instantaneous mood lift, and it can also sustain a longer, healthier life. A study published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior showed that women in long-term sexual relationships were less likely to suffer from depression than sexually inactive women. Couples who regularly have mutually satisfying intercourse tend to be prone to more exercise, healthier weight and are generally happier people than those who have less frequent sexual activity.

And here’s something interesting: Men who do not have regular sex can find it more difficult to do so or lose their ability altogether compared to men who do it regularly, leading to lower testosterone levels and depression.

Need help getting in the mood for love? Skip the alcohol and go for the vitamin C, which has been linked to improving interest in sex (among a million other health benefits). And now that we’re in the final countdown to holiday mayhem, you may want to insure an impenetrable good mood with a quickie before your in-laws arrive for Christmas dinner. You’re welcome.

]]>Sexual Healing for Cold & Flu Preventionhttp://www.organicauthority.com/health/sexual-healing-tip-1-cold-and-flu-prevention.html
Thu, 09 Dec 2010 16:08:26 +0000http://www.organicauthority.com/s5-health/c8-health/sexual-healing-tip-1-cold-and-flu-prevention/Calling Dr. Love: Welcome to the first in our series on sex. It seems sex is integral to our health! Stay tuned… Research has shown that frequent sexual activity — having an orgasm at least twice a week — can keep you from getting sick this winter. Individuals who engage in regular sexual activity have […]

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Calling Dr. Love: Welcome to the first in our series on sex. It seems sex is integral to our health! Stay tuned…

Research has shown that frequent sexual activity — having an orgasm at least twice a week — can keep you from getting sick this winter. Individuals who engage in regular sexual activity have been shown to produce higher levels of immunoglobulin (IGA), an anti-body that can prevent susceptibility to catching minor colds and flus.

IGA is the dominant antibody in your body’s defense system; it is present in saliva and mucosal lining and works as a barrier at the most common points of entry for germs that make you sick.

In a study conducted by Wilkes-Barre University in Pennsylvania, IGA levels were revealed to be significantly higher — at least 33 percent higher — in people that had regular sex with a partner than those who had less frequent sexual encounters. Regardless of length or the emotional health of the relationships, the benefits as a result of sexual activity were the same in the study participants. Not that we’re advocating doing it with just anyone!

The study also revealed that while the higher IGA levels were consistent in couples that had intercourse several times per week, those couples that had “very frequent” sex — more than 3 times per week — demonstrated less potent IGA levels similar to those individuals who had no sexual activity.

So next time you’re in the mood, you can simply tell your partner you need to have sex because you don’t want to catch the cough that’s been going around the office. Or, if you’re not in the mood because you’ve done it twice already that week, you won’t need to blame it on a headache; just remind your sweetie that too much sex is as bad for your immune system as not enough.

]]>Hot Plants for Valentine's Dayhttp://www.organicauthority.com/blog/organic/organic-living/hot-plants-for-valentines-day/
Mon, 13 Feb 2006 18:08:19 +0000http://www.organicauthority.com/blog/?p=77Medicine Hunter Chris Kilham (left) Looking to spice up your love life this Valentine’s Day? Chris Kilham is the “medicine hunter” behind two natural herbal products for romance seekers committed to an organic lifestyle. An ethnobotanist and explorer-in-residence at the University of Massachusetts, Kilham recently returned from a global search for botanical aphrodisiacs that put […]

“Our modern culture is infected with DINS—that is, dual income, no sex,” Kilham says. “Forty-five percent of married couples report having intimacy only one to three times per month. Thirty million American men suffer from performance issues, while record numbers of women complain of low libido due to the stress and fatigue of daily living. Ancient cultures treated intimacy problems using indigenous plant medicines. These treasured botanicals have worked for centuries. Today, substantial scientific research validates their value.”

Human clinical studies have shown improvement in sex drive, sexual function and overall satisfaction utilizing traditional hot plants, including Maca from Peru, Rhodiola Rosea from Siberia, Tongkat Ali from Malaysia, Panax Ginseng from Korea and Yohimbe from West Africa. Important note: Just be sure to read Hot Plants package labels before buying or using the products to review contraindications (i.e., high blood pressure, heart/kidney/liver/thyroid disorders, prostate conditions, etc.) that warrant discussion with your healthcare provider.

Hot Plants is available at natural food stores, including Whole Foods Market, Wild Oats and GNC. Next month, Kilham’s new “Medicine Hunter” television series will broadcast to 20 million U.S. homes on The Healthy Living Channel. A year ago, he appeared on ABC’s 20/20 to dispel the myth that herbal aphrodisiacs are “a bunch of hooey.”